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CamaroDreams07 · 11-10-2012, 09:58 AM

I'd order new on a car like that. Just me.

*Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety*

JAX CAMARO · 11-10-2012, 10:02 AM

Let them fix it and go from there, you should make out with price and some extras so work it to your advantage

firecross91 · 11-10-2012, 10:04 AM

I think this is the second thread like this. Not sure what the first guy ended up doing. I would say that if they can fix it by working the metal back into it's original shape OK. But if they have to body fill it Just Say NO.

Scarrzz · 11-10-2012, 10:15 AM

I would go the repair/ inspect/discount route - BUT - if you're the kind of person who would always remember that one little thing and think your car "damaged goods" then do the wait.

Life is never perfect. If the repair turns out close enough to perfect for you, take the discount. Think of it as insurance against the first ding (which inevitably happens unless you keep it parked & under a cver in a museum.) You won't feel quite so bad when that first ding happens.

Todd3544 · 11-10-2012, 10:25 AM

Let them fix it, as long as it looks "Factory new". Take the discount and benefits "i.e. oil changes for life"... If your luck is half as good as mine you'll have other chips with in 6 months, so it is what it is. I would make sure they do not report the repair, so it does not show up on any Carfax type report for future resale, though.

Errnie-ZL1 · 11-10-2012, 10:29 AM

Get a new one I waited 8 months it is worth the wait

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-12-2012, 09:50 AM

We apologize for the dissatisfaction you experienced during the delivery process. Please let us know which route you decide to take.

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heRS · 11-12-2012, 10:00 AM

I'd want a new one since it's Nov. and I personally wouldn't be driving the Camaro until March or April anyway.

SPOOKYGUNNER · 11-12-2012, 10:20 AM

Have the dealer replace the door skin with a new one, paint it, take any discount and get some freebies

gm_joe · 11-12-2012, 10:24 AM

Everyone makes mistakes. Hell we are only human. If the dealer is going to take care of it and make it right then go for it.

mmarx82 · 11-12-2012, 10:25 AM

Have them fix it and have them order you a new car. Make them let you drive it until your new one gets there. Also throw in the ZL1 floor mats and some other goodies.

ace32x · 11-12-2012, 10:28 AM

i would order a new one, your buying a new car theres no reason after spending 60k+ you should have something thats already been to the body shop before you get your hands on it.

tmandoug1 · 11-12-2012, 10:47 AM

I guess my first question would be what the f is the detail guy doing with it in the first place, I left instructions to not touch until i got there when I got mine. Got pics with the protective film on and then I walked it through the process until I took it home. I even let the dealer that helped me through the 2012 nightmare waiting period drive it back from the gas station. I was never away from it after it rolled off the truck. With that said if it is just an easily repaired nick or ding then let em fix it and get your tire insurance for free,,,,. If the metal is rolled or creased get a new one.

HDRDTD · 11-12-2012, 10:49 AM

It's amazing just how much people here have a tendancy to overreact.

The OP posts "OPENED THE DRIVERS DOOR INTO THE GARAGE WALL, AND FFF IT UP", with no further description of just what the extent of the damage was.

Was the door smashed beyond repair, or did the door just end up with chipped paint on the edge of the door where it contacted the garage wall.?

Without knowing, a lot of you are reccomending he demand an entire new car.

??????????

11-10-2012, 09:58 AM	#15
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I'd order new on a car like that. Just me. Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety __________________ [B]

11-10-2012, 10:02 AM	#16
JAX CAMARO Drives: orange 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: royersford Pa Posts: 1,081	Let them fix it and go from there, you should make out with price and some extras so work it to your advantage __________________ ARH 1 7/8" Headers W/HFC, GM Performance Exhaust / K&N Typhoon CAI, Comp Custom Grind Dominator 3 Cam, Pioneer Dual Valve Springs, Trickflow Push rods, IWIS Timing Chain, Rapid Motorsports Tune, 496 RWHP

11-10-2012, 10:15 AM	#18
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	I would go the repair/ inspect/discount route - BUT - if you're the kind of person who would always remember that one little thing and think your car "damaged goods" then do the wait. Life is never perfect. If the repair turns out close enough to perfect for you, take the discount. Think of it as insurance against the first ding (which inevitably happens unless you keep it parked & under a cver in a museum.) You won't feel quite so bad when that first ding happens. __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

11-12-2012, 09:50 AM	#21
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	We apologize for the dissatisfaction you experienced during the delivery process. Please let us know which route you decide to take. Brandon Chevrolet Customer Service __________________ For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

11-12-2012, 10:00 AM	#22
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	I'd want a new one since it's Nov. and I personally wouldn't be driving the Camaro until March or April anyway. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

11-10-2012, 10:04 AM	#17
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	I think this is the second thread like this. Not sure what the first guy ended up doing. I would say that if they can fix it by working the metal back into it's original shape OK. But if they have to body fill it Just Say NO.

11-10-2012, 10:25 AM	#19
Todd3544 Drives: 12 Camaro 2SS/RS, 11 Denali, 08 HD Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 157	Let them fix it, as long as it looks "Factory new". Take the discount and benefits "i.e. oil changes for life"... If your luck is half as good as mine you'll have other chips with in 6 months, so it is what it is. I would make sure they do not report the repair, so it does not show up on any Carfax type report for future resale, though.

11-10-2012, 10:29 AM	#20
Errnie-ZL1 2013 ZL1 blk on blk Drives: Time to order mods well she sleeps! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 170	Get a new one I waited 8 months it is worth the wait

11-12-2012, 10:20 AM	#23
SPOOKYGUNNER ROCK Drives: 2013 ZL-1 TRIPLE BLACK VERT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DENVER COLORADO Posts: 609	Have the dealer replace the door skin with a new one, paint it, take any discount and get some freebies __________________ WHEN ONE AMERICAN IS NOT WORTHY TO BE FOUND...THEN WE AS AMERICANS HAVE LOST. POW/MIA YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

11-12-2012, 10:24 AM	#24
gm_joe Drives: 2002 Pontiac GP 40th GTP, 2012 ZL-1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CT Posts: 172 View My Garage	Everyone makes mistakes. Hell we are only human. If the dealer is going to take care of it and make it right then go for it.

11-12-2012, 10:25 AM	#25
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	Have them fix it and have them order you a new car. Make them let you drive it until your new one gets there. Also throw in the ZL1 floor mats and some other goodies. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

11-12-2012, 10:28 AM	#26
ace32x Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: puyallup Posts: 543	i would order a new one, your buying a new car theres no reason after spending 60k+ you should have something thats already been to the body shop before you get your hands on it. __________________ C6Z06 400ci, twin gen 2 promod 88's,th400, Alky car

11-12-2012, 10:47 AM	#27
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	I guess my first question would be what the f is the detail guy doing with it in the first place, I left instructions to not touch until i got there when I got mine. Got pics with the protective film on and then I walked it through the process until I took it home. I even let the dealer that helped me through the 2012 nightmare waiting period drive it back from the gas station. I was never away from it after it rolled off the truck. With that said if it is just an easily repaired nick or ding then let em fix it and get your tire insurance for free,,,,. If the metal is rolled or creased get a new one.

11-12-2012, 10:49 AM	#28
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	It's amazing just how much people here have a tendancy to overreact. The OP posts "OPENED THE DRIVERS DOOR INTO THE GARAGE WALL, AND FFF IT UP", with no further description of just what the extent of the damage was. Was the door smashed beyond repair, or did the door just end up with chipped paint on the edge of the door where it contacted the garage wall.? Without knowing, a lot of you are reccomending he demand an entire new car. ??????????